Maintenance - Bosch NGM5456UC Use And Care Manual

Cooktop part / material
Control knobs and grommets
Exterior finish / stainless steel
Grates and grate bridge /
porcelain enamel on cast iron
Igniters / ceramic

Maintenance

The appliance requires only regular cleaning for proper
operation. No other maintenance is required.
For detailed instructions see ~ "Cleaning and
Maintenance" on page 12
Suggested cleaners
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
▯
immediately.
To remove grommets, see "Burner
▯
Control Knob Removal".
To remove knobs, lift straight up.
▯
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and
▯
detergent, Fantastic , Formula 409
®
Rinse and dry immediately.
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic
▯
to protect the finish from staining and
pitting; enhances appearance.
Hard water spots: Household white
▯
vinegar.
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
▯
Stainless Steel liquid cleaner, Bon
Ami .
®
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
▯
Friend
®
Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and
▯
detergent, Fantastic , Formula 409
®
Rinse and dry immediately.
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
▯
Soft Scrub .
®
Abrasive cleaners for stubborn stains:
▯
soap-filled steel wool pad.
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
▯
dampened with water, ammonia or
Formula 409 .
®
Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.
▯
Important reminders
Do not soak knobs or grommets.
▯
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
▯
cleansers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®,
or Comet®. They may permanently
damage the finish or remove
graphics.
Do not pull on grommet when
▯
removing or replacing.
Do not use steel wool pads. They will
▯
. scratch the surface.
®
Stainless steel resists most food
▯
stains and pit marks providing the
®
surface is kept clean and protected.
Never allow food stains or salt to
▯
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
Rub lightly in the direction of the
▯
grain.
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
▯
some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients on
label before using.
The grates are heavy; use care when
▯
. lifting. Place on a protected surface
®
for cleaning.
and Blisters/ crazing/ chips are common
®
▯
due to the extreme temperatures on
grate fingers and rapid temperature
changes.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills
▯
deteriorate the enamel. Remove soil
immediately after unit has cooled
enough to touch.
Abrasive cleaners, used too
▯
vigorously or too often can eventually
mar the enamel.
Do not clean in a self-clean oven.
▯
Avoid excess water on the igniter. A
▯
damp igniter will prevent burner from
lighting.
Remove any lint that may remain after
▯
cleaning.
13